Was the Blessed Mother baptized? Although Jesus and her were born without sin, Jesus still was baptized. Did Mary also go through this? -Vincent Gonzalez

Our Lord was baptized not because he needed to have His sin forgiven (He had no sin) but because He made holy the waters of Baptism so that when we were baptized the water of Baptism had the power to forgive our sins. That's how the ancient Church Fathers understood it.

The Baptism also began His public ministry..  Mary did not get Baptized b/c she did not need forgiveness of sin (being Immaculately Conceived and all), and she also did not make the waters of Baptism holy since Her Son already did that..  There is more in the Catechism of the Catholic Church on this - see paragraphs 535 - 537 and 1223 - 1225.  If you don't know about the Catechism it rocks....
You guys ask the best questions.......  I don't know what i'm doing as part of this group...


Pax Christi..
FJ

Why is is so important to stay till the end of Mass?  I noticed when we were selling Palm Crosses that so many people leave right after receiving communion.   - Colleen Kelly

When the first Mass was celebrated (the Last Supper) only one person left early and that was Judas, he did not leave the best example for us to follow.  The Mass really is a communal celebration and so the community leaves together after the final blessing and dismissal.

Pax Christi..
FJ